Aid Deliveries to Gaza Increase Amid Ceasefire

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target of delivering 500 to 600 aid trucks daily into Gaza once a cease-fire takes effect on Sunday, a significant increase from the current rate of 40 to 50 trucks per day. This plan comes in response to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, exacerbated by ongoing conflict that has left many hospitals non-functional and a majority of the population facing food insecurity. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for urgent humanitarian aid and the removal of security barriers to ensure supplies reach those in need. The United States has also announced its aim to facilitate the delivery of over 500 trucks of aid daily, working alongside humanitarian partners to overcome distribution challenges. Both the WHO and U.N. officials have expressed cautious optimism about the cease-fire's potential to improve the aid flow but remain aware of the substantial hurdles that may persist. Efforts are focused on stabilizing the situation in Gaza before moving on to reconstruction plans amidst significant infrastructure damage caused by the conflict.